Seeing Eye Dogs Show Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews for you.

Training dog carer volunteer Jessica Jones joins us talking about her experiences caring for training dog Louise, what the role of a training dog carer is, and how she balances her work at Australian Catholic University with caring for training dogs.

To find out more about training dog care head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog. We're looking for training dog carers in parts of metro Melbourne (dropping and picking up dogs from the Kensington facility for training), Queensland in the Sunshine Coast region, and New South Wales in the Central Coast region, further details about the program and lists of locations are available on the website.

Dr Nicola Cotton manager of reproductive and veterinary services and Kat Kakafikas manager of dog wellbeing and adoption services join us on the show to share the exciting news of the updates to our facilities at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the new Dog Care Centre upgraded kennels and the improvements to the welfare and care this centre will provide its residents.

 If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two handler profiles of mothers in our community in recognition of Mother's Day.

Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Nicole Forbes-Hood and Annie Abbott talk to Harriet about their story, and partnership with Seeing Eye Dogs, and family life as mother and grandmother respectively.

We'd like to wish all mothers, and female guardians a happy Mother's Day!

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests.

Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us talking about World Vet Day which was on April 27, 2024. We talk about the role of a vet, how you can help get the best vet appointment, the challenges of mental health in the industry and the importance of kindness to your vet.

Casey Hyde puppy carer and volunteer in our kennels joins us talking about volunteering as someone who is legally blind. Casey is a dog guide handler, and talks about how her lived experience and volunteering impact and benefit each other. She shares her experiences of how volunteering can be inclusive, and encourages others to get involved.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.
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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we've got a handler story in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24. This is part 2 of our IGDD special, you can find part 1 available as a podcast on your preferred podcast platform.

We couldn’t just do one story for International Guide Dog Day so we're joined by Damo McMorrow who is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler as well as National Access Technology Manager at Vision Australia. We’re going to be talking about his story as a handler and his experience transitioning to his new Seeing Eye Dog. We’re going to talk about his new partnership with Jenna as well as life with two Seeing Eye Dogs in the house. Damo also talks about the client training experience and gives some tips new dog guide handlers should listen to.

You can stream Damo's previous interview on this show talking about using technology as a dog guide handler on your podcast platform.

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out about getting a Seeing Eye Dog, please phone us on 1800 03 77 73 or (03) 9381 6400 or email info@sed.org.au for an obligation free discussion with our friendly team about your circumstances.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we're talking dog guide mobility in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24.

We're joined by Paul Adrian Seeing Eye Dogs Advisor Strategy and Change and qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor talking about dog guide mobility and the process for getting a Seeing Eye Dog. We bust some myths about who is eligible and might benefit from a Seeing Eye Dog, talk about the assessment and application process, and discuss matching the trained dog to the right handler on the waitlist.

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out about getting a Seeing Eye Dog, please phone us on 1800 03 77 73 or (03) 9381 6400 or email info@sed.org.au for an obligation free discussion with our friendly team about your circumstances.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by three guests.

First, we’ll be joined by youth program participant graduate from 2022 Jasmine Tevelein   who is going to be talking to us about her experience in the program and the next steps as she works towards getting her own Seeing Eye Dog, and her involvement supporting the International Guide Dog Day giving day on April 24. If you’d like to support Seeing Eye Dogs on the International guide Dog Day giving day on April 24, Donations can be made online at seeingeyedogs.org.au/givingday.

Then, Doctor Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ vet team joins us talking about kennel cough.

To finish off, we have some recall training tips with Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw from the archives.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
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